2022 Paul Lato 'S.R.H.' Pinot Noir, Sta Rita Hills, USA Principiano Ferdinando dry finish

dry finish

and I'd put this up with the finest in the appellation

A cuvee of 50% chardonnay and 50% pinot noir that was disgorged on October 12th 2022 after two years and three months on the lees in the bottle

with blood orange peel–infused acidity and a subtle thread of ground ginger and chamomile aromatics lacing the grainy pear

2022 Paul Lato 'S.R.H.' Pinot Noir, Sta Rita Hills, USA Principiano Ferdinando dry finishPaul Lato's 2022 S. R. H. represents both the potential of Sta. Rita Hills Pinot Noir and the refinement possible through precise winemaking, resulting in a wine that offers both immediate pleasure and aging potential.